Tara N.

About Tara

First of, I want to let you know that I graduated with honors while in nursing school. In addition, I can proudly say that I'm in the Dean's list while taking my BSN prerequisites. I didn't pass the first time I took the nclex, but I didn't let that stop me. I used it as a motivation to work really hard to get to my goal. I studied harder and passed it with flying colors the second time around. I learned if I really want something, I need to work extra hard to get that goal. Why did I want to be a nurse? Nursing is my passion. I love providing comfort and education to those in need. I was tasked with handling a tough patient, I listened and provided comfort to the best of my abilities. I went home that day feeling good knowing I have that kind of impact in my community. That's what makes nursing so meaningful for me. My greatest strength are compassion and my ability to solve difficult problems. There was a new dementia resident in a senior living facility who was having a hard time sleeping at night. He kept pushing the call light button asking for the nurse. I thought about how I would feel if put in such situation; I took the time to talk to him. Even for as little as five minutes. It eased him and helped him sleep at night. This made me feel great. On another hand, my weakness is being irritated when other nurses don't do their work. It shows and makes impact on the nursing staff but I'm working on being adaptable in such circumstances. Everyday is a learning day for me. I know your biggest concern is finding the best nurse for this job, and I want to assure you I can be the best nurse for this job because nursing and patient care has always been a passion.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Aug 2020 - Present

Helping Hands Home Health and Hospice

Visit patients in their homes to record medical history and symptoms. Collaborates with home health team to plan for patient care. Advocates for health and wellbeing of patients. Monitor patient health and record signs. Administer patient medications and treatments under the supervision of RN. Educate patients about management and prevention of illnesses.

Aug 2020 - Present

Charge Nurse

Oct 2020 - Present

Palo Alto Commons

Responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned residents. Supervise Assisted Living and Elite Care PCAs. Preparation and passing of medications for their designated shift for all residents. Applying good nursing judgement during critical times for all residents. Promotes good leadership management. In charge of calling doctors for any resident health issues in assisted living and also be in-charge in communicating to resident's family for any resident needs and health concerns. Report pertinent information to RN/Assisted Executive Director. Ability to build rapport with residents. Applying good effective management skills and public relations skills in dealing with families and doctors.

Oct 2020 - Present

Diablo Valley College

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

Pleasant Hill, CA

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

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